A fan holds up a towel to show her support for band Miami Horror as they perform at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

A fan holds up a towel to show her support for band Miami Horror as they perform at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Hundreds came out to listen to Miami Horror perform a the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Hundreds came out to listen to Miami Horror perform a the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Guitarist Carlos Arevalo, of Chicano Batman performs for a large crowd at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Guitarist Carlos Arevalo, of Chicano Batman performs for a large crowd at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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People put their hands up as they watch Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People put their hands up as they watch Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Hundreds of people gathered to attend the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Hundreds of people gathered to attend the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Guitarist Aaron Shanahan, of Miami Horror gets fanned by a festival-goer while performing among the crowd at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Guitarist Aaron Shanahan, of Miami Horror gets fanned by a festival-goer while performing among the crowd at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs for a large crowd during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs for a large crowd during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Left: Anahita Mirtabatabae (left), Lijo Moon and Timothy LeBon dance during the music festi val, which has seen atten dance jump.

Left: Anahita Mirtabatabae (left), Lijo Moon and Timothy LeBon dance during the music festi val, which has seen atten dance jump.

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Mark Melvin sits in a hammock at a friend’s apartment while enjoying the 20th Street Block Party.

Mark Melvin sits in a hammock at a friend’s apartment while enjoying the 20th Street Block Party.

Patty Diaz (left) danced with friend Maricruz Mendoza (right) while Chicano Batman performed during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Patty Diaz (left) danced with friend Maricruz Mendoza (right) while Chicano Batman performed during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Band Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Band Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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People watch Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People watch Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Band Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Band Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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People put their hands up as they watch Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People put their hands up as they watch Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Guitarist Carlos Arevalo, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Guitarist Carlos Arevalo, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Yanely Zamudio (center) cheers for band Chicano Batman during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Yanely Zamudio (center) cheers for band Chicano Batman during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Guitarist Carlos Arevalo, and bassist Eduardo Arenas (right), of Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Guitarist Carlos Arevalo, and bassist Eduardo Arenas (right), of Chicano Batman perform during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Liliana Aviles, 9 (center) films the band Chicano Batman as they perform at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Liliana Aviles, 9 (center) films the band Chicano Batman as they perform at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Bassist Eduardo Arenas (right), of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Bassist Eduardo Arenas (right), of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Painted signs were posted to help direct festival go-ers at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Painted signs were posted to help direct festival go-ers at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(l-r) Verena Kuhn, Eric Bach and Andrew Laery ate Thai noodles on the street as they attended the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

(l-r) Verena Kuhn, Eric Bach and Andrew Laery ate Thai noodles on the street as they attended the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(l-r) Verena Kuhn, Eric Bach and Andrew Laery ate Thai noodles on the street as they attended the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

(l-r) Verena Kuhn, Eric Bach and Andrew Laery ate Thai noodles on the street as they attended the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Michael Jarrott and Julia Grummel watched the crowd as they sat and listened to performances during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Michael Jarrott and Julia Grummel watched the crowd as they sat and listened to performances during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(l-r) Jeff Davis, Jennifer Abee and Eva Malak dance while listening to Miami Horror perform at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

(l-r) Jeff Davis, Jennifer Abee and Eva Malak dance while listening to Miami Horror perform at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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The crowd can be seen from the stage while Miami Horror performs at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

The crowd can be seen from the stage while Miami Horror performs at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Lead singer Josh Moriarty, of the band Miami Horror performs at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Lead singer Josh Moriarty, of the band Miami Horror performs at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Australian band Miami Horror performs at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Australian band Miami Horror performs at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Earrings sit on display for sale at the Coco Loco jewelry stand during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Earrings sit on display for sale at the Coco Loco jewelry stand during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(l-r) Carlos Castaneda and Violetta Zorraquino buy jewelry from Liron Sharaby at the Coco Loco stand during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

(l-r) Carlos Castaneda and Violetta Zorraquino buy jewelry from Liron Sharaby at the Coco Loco stand during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Bardo Martinez, of Chicano Batman performs during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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People hang out at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People hang out at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Tod Barnett laughs while purchasing a necklace from Nous Savons jewelry stand at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Tod Barnett laughs while purchasing a necklace from Nous Savons jewelry stand at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Vaibhav Kumar (left) takes a photo of a scoot car during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Vaibhav Kumar (left) takes a photo of a scoot car during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Brittany Gonzales (c) serves frozen custard to festival-goer May-Li Khloe (second from right) at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Brittany Gonzales (c) serves frozen custard to festival-goer May-Li Khloe (second from right) at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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The crowd can be seen at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

The crowd can be seen at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(r-l) Colin Wood, Ashley Carmody and Christine Vargas serve free drinks to people at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

(r-l) Colin Wood, Ashley Carmody and Christine Vargas serve free drinks to people at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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People walk and skate down the street, during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People walk and skate down the street, during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Colin Wood (left) serves Orangina to a customer at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Colin Wood (left) serves Orangina to a customer at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(r-l) Joel Salinas, Mario Garcia, and Matthew Lugo laugh over beers as they sit in at a picnic table during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

(r-l) Joel Salinas, Mario Garcia, and Matthew Lugo laugh over beers as they sit in at a picnic table during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(l-r) Frances Ricketts, Rodrigo Calmet, and Pablo Arroyo sit on the sidewalk as they chat and drink beers during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. less

(l-r) Frances Ricketts, Rodrigo Calmet, and Pablo Arroyo sit on the sidewalk as they chat and drink beers during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, ... more

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(r-l) Joel Salinas, Mario Garcia, and Matthew Lugo drink beers with friends as they sit in at a picnic table during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. less

(r-l) Joel Salinas, Mario Garcia, and Matthew Lugo drink beers with friends as they sit in at a picnic table during the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, ... more

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People listen to music being performed at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People listen to music being performed at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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(l-r) Joshua Bell, Vaibhav Kumar and David Sundrum pose for a photograph in front of an advertisement while attending the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. less

(l-r) Joshua Bell, Vaibhav Kumar and David Sundrum pose for a photograph in front of an advertisement while attending the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. ... more

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People walk through the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People walk through the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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DJ Lord Prince, also known as Josh Bukstin dances while playing music for dancers at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

DJ Lord Prince, also known as Josh Bukstin dances while playing music for dancers at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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People walk through the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People walk through the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Peace pendants sit on display for sale at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Peace pendants sit on display for sale at the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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People walk through the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

People walk through the 20th Street Block Party music festival in San Francisco, California, on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

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Noise Pop’s 20th Street Block Party rocks the Mission

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More than 16,000 people danced in the streets of the Mission on Saturday for Noise Pop’s annual 20th Street Block Party Festival, where the smell of grilled Del Popolo pizza and Farmhouse Kitchen Thai filled the air, and the sound of Chicano rock resonated through the alleyways.

This growth in attendance, compared with the event’s first fest four years ago when only about 8,000 attended, solidified Noise Pop’s welcomed presence in the neighborhood. The block party has always been popular — free festivals generally draw large crowds — but this year’s mass was bigger than ever, drawing in crowds of music fans with a lineup that included Miami Horror, an electronic pop act from Australia; Los Angeles rock group Chicano Batman; Oakland’s own dream pop performer Hazel English; funk musician Boulevards from North Carolina; and more.

For Miami Horror, this untraditional block party gig did not seem at all outside the canon of a San Francisco event. Noting that the “weirdest festival” the Melbourne artists had ever played in the city was the Folsom Street Fair in 2013, the band’s bassist, Daniel Whitechurch, said that the five-piece always has fun playing in the city. That sentiment was apparent at the band’s festival-closing set.

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During Miami Horror’s hour-long performance, the group’s energy was rambunctious — vocalist Aaron Shanahan at some points suspended himself off trees, stood on speakers, and, to the joy of the many fans in the audience, invaded the crowd in bopping along to the sounds of the band’s 2010 hit “Holidays.”

As the headliner, Miami Horror was certainly the main event for most attendees. Evan Paul, who lives in the Mission, planned to attend the event when he found out the band was booked for the show’s lineup.

“It was a street fest that was in my neighborhood, and it featured one of my favorite bands,” Paul said. “I couldn’t not go. The music was great.”

Apartment tenants even opened their windows and danced in their living rooms, or sat on their stoops to check out the scene. Jessie Alvarez, who lives within the perimeter of the festival that spanned 20th Street between Bryant and Harrison as well as Florida and Alabama streets, noted that “it’s a weird mix of people” — but in that awesome San Francisco kind of way.

The 20th Street Block Party was also something of a networking event in addition to a community gathering. Noise Pop festivities have long been a rallying place for those working in the independent arms of the Bay Area music industry, but this festival proved a space for those to discuss the future of a few community-benefiting events.

Radio Valencia’s John Hell chatted up Bay Area Record Fair co-founder Marisa Breall, Oakland artist Madeline Kenney played a live gig at the nearby indie Mutiny Radio (in which this writer participated in a live broadcast), and local vendors like 826 Valencia, Mission de Flores and San Franpsycho met festivalgoers, Mission residents and beyond expanding their fan bases.

And this year, the block party benefited the Mission Language and Vocational School nearby.